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Home diabetes testing for pregnant women

BIVDA member, Digostics, have partnered with Medway NHS Trust to offer a new test that women can carry out in the comfort of their home to screen for gestational diabetes during pregnancy. The remote oral glucose tolerance testing kit, known as GTT@home, is offered to those who have been identified by their midwife as being at higher risk of developing…
Dawn
July 31, 2024
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Eight new networks, combining different research specialisms, will work together to tackle one of humanity’s biggest threats, antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Article Eight new networks, combining different research specialisms, will work together to tackle one of humanity’s biggest threats, antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The new networks will support diverse teams of AMR researchers, ranging from specialists in agriculture, food and the environment…
Dawn
July 31, 2024
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UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovations that can significantly impact the UK economy. This funding is from Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation. The Innovate UK Smart grant supports SMEs and their partners develop the best game changing and world leading innovative R&D projects.…
Dawn
July 31, 2024
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Spotlight on members

Among the benefits of BIVDA membership is being part of a network.  We are keen to shine a light on the brilliant work our members do every day, learn more about the diverse people that make up our industry, and facilitate networking internally and externally. BIVDA want to feature a weekly member profile in our newsletter and LinkedIn.  Whether corporate…
Dawn
July 24, 2024
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Smyth highlights the potential for AI in the NHS

In her first speech as Minister of State for Health, Karin Smyth highlighted the potential for AI to improve the NHS in a variety of ways. Whilst she explained the benefits of AI in improving both diagnostics and administration, she placed specific emphasis on the ability of the technology to solve structural problems in the system, such as health inequalities.…
Dawn
July 24, 2024
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BIVDA join launch of NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Emergency and Acute Care.

BIVDA's Head of Membership Engagement, Kaye, was delighted to attend the launch event of the new NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) in Emergency and Acute Care, hosted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust at Citylabs 1.0. The HRC in Emergency and Acute Care is committed to enhancing patient outcomes and streamlining emergency and acute care pathways through state-of-the-art research and…
Dawn
July 24, 2024
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BSI standard BS EN ISO 20916 – discount for BIVDA Members

Would you like to conduct world-class clinical performance studies for IVD devices? To support you, BSI recently published BS EN ISO 20916:2024 In vitro diagnostic medical devices. Clinical performance studies using specimens from human subjects. Good study practice  - provides a comprehensive framework for planning, designing, conducting, recording, and reporting these studies. Learn more about all the benefits, the latest…
Dawn
July 24, 2024
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SBRI Healthcare Funding Opportunities – AMR & Women’s Health

Today (17 July), SBRI Healthcare have announced two funding competitions relevant to BIVDA members: one on AMR and one on women's health. Both competitions close on 28 August 2024 at 1pm.   AMR Competition: The competition is open to any innovation (e.g., medical device, in-vitro diagnostic, digital health solutions and AI solutions, behavioural interventions, and service improvements) that meets the…
Ben Kemp
July 17, 2024
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Webinar: Identify problematic chemicals like PFAS in your supply chain

On 30 July at 16:00 CET, join ENHESA to learn how to engage meaningfully with your suppliers with solutions for tackling the big challenges and the drivers for supply chain transparency, which include bans on PFAS, and compliance to forthcoming European Green Deal regulations. The webinar will share proven strategies for engaging suppliers and increasing compliance with new and changing…
Ben Kemp
July 16, 2024
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